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LAKELAND, FL (September 28, 2023) | The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition, enjoyed by the community for generations.

LAKELAND, FL (September 28, 2023) - On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at approximately 12:26 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of Kathleen Road for a traffic crash involving a pedestrian. At the scene, officers located an unresponsive male who had been struck by a black Lexus. The Lakeland Police Department, Polk County Fire Rescue, and the Lakeland Fire Departmen ...

LAKELAND, FL (September 27, 2023) - On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 10:36 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East Parker Street for a traffic crash involving a single vehicle, a black Nissan Versa. At the scene, officers located an unresponsive male who had been operating the Nissan. The Lakeland Police Department, Polk County Fire Rescue, and ...

LAKELAND, FL (September 27, 2023) | Florida is celebrating Mobility Week from October 27-November 4, 2023. 

LAKELAND, FL (September 21, 2023) | The Lakeland City Commission passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget during the final budget hearing on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in a 6-1 vote with Commissioner Read voicing the no vote.

LAKELAND, FL (September 21, 2023) - On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at approximately 5:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of West Memorial Boulevard at the intersection of Brunnell Parkway for a traffic crash involving a white Nissan Armada and a black motorcycle. At the scene, officers located an unresponsive male who had been operating the motorcycle. The L ...

LAKELAND, FL (September 21, 2023) | The 18^th Annual Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakes Festival will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Lake Hollingsworth Boat Ramp located at 920 Lake Hollingsworth Drive. The Lakeland Education/Action Drive and the City of Lakeland is hosting the event to raise awareness for area lakes.

LAKELAND, FL (September 20, 2023) | The City of Lakeland Parks Division will be on Lake Morton at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 for the 43^rdAnnual Swan Roundup. 

LAKELAND, FL (September 18, 2023) | City Manager Shawn Sherrouse is pleased to announce David Bayhan as Director of Water Utilities, effective September 18, 2023.

LAKELAND, FL (September 16, 2023) - On Saturday, September 16, 2023, at approximately 2:27 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3200 block of South Florida Avenue for a traffic crash involving a pedestrian. At the scene, officers located an unresponsive male who had been struck by a white Kia Soul. The Lakeland Police Department, Polk County Fire Rescue, and the Lakeland Fire ...